What Is A Ulnar Collateral Ligament (Or UCL) Tear?

Ligaments Are Strong Bands Of Tissue That Hold Bones Together. In The Elbow Joint, The Ulnar Collateral Ligament, Holds The Ulna (Lower Arm Bone) To The Humerus (Upper Arm Bone). When The Ulnar Collateral Ligament Gets Torn Due To Injury, The Elbow Can Become Unstable. The Ulnar Collateral Ligament May Become Torn Due To A Single Traumatic Episode Or A Repetitive Injury, Such As Throwing A Baseball. The UCL May Also Become Torn Due To Trauma, Such As A Broken Elbow. A Torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament Is Diagnosed By Physical Examination. An X-Ray Or MRI Scan May Be Required To Confirm Diagnosis. Treatment For Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tear Ranges From Rest And Physical Therapy To Surgery, Depending On The Severity Of The Injury.